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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

By: The Observer
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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.


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  • Why is Jeff Bezos' wedding sparking protests in Venice?
    Jun 27 2025

    Amazon’s billionaire founder is taking over the city for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez.

    Writer: Stephen Armstrong

    Producer: Casey Magloire

    Host: Tomini Babs

    Episode photography: Joe Mee

    Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore



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    8 mins
  • Will the victims of grooming gangs ever get justice?
    Jun 26 2025

    The UK government has launched a new inquiry and national criminal investigation into the sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs.


    Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas

    Producer: Poppy Bullard

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Episode photography: Joe Mee

    Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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    7 mins
  • Will France’s new powers stop small boat crossings?
    Jun 25 2025

    The French authorities will soon have new powers to intercept small boats carrying asylum seekers across the English Channel, even if they are already at sea.



    Writer: Serena Cesareo


    Producer: Serena Casareo


    Host: Tomini Babs


    Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore



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    7 mins

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